Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018866

Minnesota solicitation for up to 50 motorcycle safety training motorcycles

Minnesota is seeking up to 50 new motorcycles for its Motorcycle Safety Program, with the Kawasaki W175 LTD as the requested model or an approved equal. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Motorcycle Safety Program; procurement administered by the Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement. - OEM: Kawasaki is the only manufacturer named; no reseller or other vendor is identified. The OEM brand must have an established Minnesota dealer network. - Products and quantity: Up to 50 factory-new motorcycles; current model year preferred, with new prior-model-year units also considered. No part number is specified. - Minimum motorcycle requirements: 175–200 cc engine, electronic fuel injection, five-speed manual transmission, twin rear shocks with adjustable spring preload, 17-inch front and rear rims, ABS, single front disc brake with two calipers, seat height of 31 inches or less, and curb weight below 300 pounds. - Notable requirements: Headlights must be disconnected; seat height or side-stand length may need modification. State approval is required for an alternative make or model. Responders claiming authorized-dealer status must provide OEM authorization documentation. - Delivery and pricing: Deliver the awarded quantity to the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center in North Mankato by the required delivery deadline. Responders must state make/model, model year, unit price, quantity offered, optional quantity-based price breaks, and warranty coverage. - Estimated value: $125,000–$225,000. No services are separately requested.

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals to provide up to 50 motorcycles for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Motorcycle Safety Program. Motorcycles must meet the specifications in Exhibit C, with the Kawasaki W175 LTD or an approved equal identified as the requested model; proposed alternatives require State approval. Delivery is required no later than April 1, 2027. Responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation estimates a one-year contract value of $125,000 to $225,000.

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